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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.17 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.17 and 147.40 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.17 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.17 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.17 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 51,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,318.65/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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